Dictionary of Bible Themes God intends his word to be understood and has provided the directions and means for understanding it. Psalms 119:130Scripture is intended to be clearly understood See also It is accessible to ordinary people Psalms 19:72 Peter 3:15-16 See also Some sections are difficult to understand Hebrews 5:111 Timothy 4:13 God has prescribed the way to understand Scripture See also Through public reading Nehemiah 8:2-8; 13:1-32 Timothy 2:15 See also Through diligent study Deuteronomy 17:18-20Acts 17:11 Psalms 1:1-3 See also Through thoughtful meditation Joshua 1:8Job 23:12 Psalms 119:15,27,48,97,148 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 Assistance in understanding through the Holy Spirit See also Isaiah 64:4Luke 24:45 John 14:26; 16:13 1 John 2:27 Nehemiah 8:2-8 Assistance in understanding through ministers of the word See also Ephesians 4:11-141 Timothy 4:11-16 2 Timothy 4:1-5 See also 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher5026 knowledge 7464 teachers of the law 7754 preaching 7939 ministry 8234 doctrine 8355 understanding 8419 enlightenment 8602 prayer 8662 meditation 8674 study |
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